Tips to Help you Through the Grieving Process

Grief can come in many forms—a breakup in a relationship, a dead pet, or the loss of a close family member. Different situations can impact people in various ways, and it’s important to remember that allowing yourself to grieve is a healthy part of healing.

However, when the grieving extends from days into weeks or even months, it may be time to consider trying to move past it so you can continue life as usual. Here are 12 ways to identify if grieving has gone too far, and some strategies for coping…

1. Scale Back Your Obligations Temporarily

WebMD says that you should allow yourself some time and space to process what you’re grieving about, and that means ensuring you’re not being overworked—which is not ideal at the best of times.

You should have time to express how you really feel to yourself, which is tough to do if there are many expectations still placed on you. Take some vacation time or even sick leave as a way to let yourself truly absorb and process what has happened.

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